Page 8 - Stress,anxiety

Where you may not have a bear chasing after

you, other aspects of your life can also seem

threatening. Financial difficulties, relationship

problems or problems at work can start off small,

making you feel stressed. If they continue or

escalate, that stress can now become anxiety or a

full blown panic attack as your body ramps up the

SNS response.

Understanding why you see the symptoms

associated with stress, anxiety or panic attacks.

Heart racing / feeling your heart pounding in

your chest

In an SNS response, the body needs to send as

much blood as possible to your muscles to help you

fight or flee. This is done by increasing the strength

and rate of the heart.

Shortness of breath / Rapid breathing

For your muscles to work most efficiently, they

need plenty of oxygen in your blood stream. Your